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Oregon cap-and-trade bill dead and Republican Senators still AWOL

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued a statement appearing to concede defeat in the battle over a controversial cap-and-trade bill. The governor issued a statement after Senate President Peter Courtney announced during a floor session yesterday that his caucus did not have enough votes to pass House Bill 2020.  In a moment of high-stakes drama, Senate […]

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Oregon climate bill drama intensifies after Republican senators flee state to avoid vote and militia threat shuts down Capitol

Oregon’s statehouse shut down over the weekend following threats issued by militias that are lending support to Republican senators opposed to the state’s cap-and-trade legislation. A vote that was to have taken place on Thursday, June 20 was suspended after all 11 Senate Republicans walked out, leaving the Senate short of the required quorum. After […]

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Today’s Pickup: U.S. Xpress partners with Operation Freedom Dogs

Good day, U.S. Xpress has announced a partnership with Operation Freedom Dogs, a nonprofit that provides combat veterans with service dogs to help them reconnect to society. Through the partnership, U.S. Xpress will provide Operation Freedom Dogs with funding for dog adoptions and training programs. “With almost 9 percent of our workforce comprised of veterans, […]

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FreightWaves Staff Wednesday, July 26, 2017

California cap & trade: The trucking impact

California Assembly Bill No. 398, otherwise known as The California cap and trade extension, has become but a blip in the news cycle, since the law was passed. The bill extended the state’s cap and trade program that aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions until 2030. But it could mean much higher fuel prices.

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